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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,082, 371,333.25 and 155,970.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,082, 371,333.25 and 155,970.36 is: 215,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,082 : 371,333.25 = 155,970.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,082/371,333.25 = 155,970.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,082x = 371,333.25 × 155,970.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,082x = 57,916,980,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,916,980,682.47/269,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,239.15

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